How to know if you are serious or not in 2022

 

What makes some people successful and others not? What determines the quality of someone’s relationships? 

How can you know that you are serious about something?

 These are some of the questions we will be answering in this article on how to know if you are serious or not. 

After reading it, you’ll know exactly how to recognize if you’re serious about something or just wasting your time and energy.

 

Complaining about how busy life is

Taking a break from work is important for maintaining focus and motivation. 

If you find yourself complaining about how busy life is, it’s time to take a step back and do something for yourself. 

It might mean taking a short vacation, spending more time with friends, or finding some free time between projects

. It’s up to you how you fill your free time—just make sure it’s fulfilling! #knowyourself #stayfocused #motivated

A recent study shows that people who complain about being too busy also have less energy than those who don’t, even when they get enough sleep.

 Complaining makes us feel tired because it takes mental energy to complain; we expend our energy budget just by talking (or thinking) about how overwhelmed we are by our workload. 

So stop complaining: Your energy levels will thank you for it!

 

Focusing on things you don’t have

When we think about our next steps for achieving something, we have a tendency to focus on what we lack.

 This can lead us astray, causing us to question our capacity or chances of success.

 Instead of fixating on how far you still have to go, start considering all that has led up to your progress so far.

 What were your initial goals? How did they change over time? How far along did you get before getting distracted and drifting off course?

 

Being bored with what you already own

In order to tell if you’re truly interested in your new potential partners, ask yourself: Does what they own really interest me?

 Do I wish that I owned their car, clothes, books, etc.? If your response is no and no more than once, then maybe it’s time for a break.

 You don’t have to feel bad about having interests that extend beyond just another person, especially when you consider how much of your life should be spent with someone who doesn’t challenge you or make you want to be better.

 The only thing worse than being bored with what someone owns is being bored with who they are as a person. Remember: You deserve someone who makes you want to be better because of them—not in spite of them.

 

Going shopping more than once a week

It is commonly known that shopping more than once a week is an indicator of a possible addiction. 

It could mean that you suffer from compulsive buying disorder.

 If so, consider speaking with a counselor who can teach you healthier habits and alternatives to impulsive spending. 

Shopping provides many feelings of joy but it comes at a price, literally and figuratively! If shopping were your job, how much would your purchases cost per hour?

 

Buying unplanned items

Before you give into that unplanned temptation, ask yourself: Do I really need it? If so, can I make a more conscious effort to save up for it?

 Or am I just being impulsive and could use some self-control?

 Remember, impulse purchases don’t always lead to happiness—and sometimes we don’t even realize our must-have is simply a want. '

So before hitting buy now, take a step back and think about whether your purchase will ultimately improve your life.

 

Getting excited when something gets thrown away

Sometimes, getting rid of things can trigger excitement. Think about it: As a kid, did you ever get excited when your mom asked you to clean your room? 

It’s almost like having a fresh start—one that gets rid of clutter and potential messes that could be problematic for adults. 

Feel free to use some toys as a reward for tidying up! If throwing things away sounds too stressful for now, then just donate what doesn’t fit into your plan for 2022.

 

Saving receipts and getting return anxiety

Saving receipts means you have a lot of them. 

Receipts get lost, crumpled, and forgotten, which only increases your chances of missing out on a return. 

While it may be easy enough to return an item without it, there’s always that nagging fear that they won’t accept it without a proof (think underwear).

 The longer an item sits unreturned—the harder time it has been accepted by a store and subsequently returned.

 

Not wearing anything new all week

When it comes to dressing for work, many of us tend to fall into a routine—especially when it comes to accessories and clothes.

 Why bother with something new, right? 

Wrong.

 Before becoming too comfortable at your desk, force yourself out of your fashion rut by leaving everything fresh and new all week long.

 The next time you dress for work (or wherever else), there will be no choice but to get creative!

 

Feeling guilty after spending $50+ on anything non-food related

If you’re getting a lot of these guilt pangs when spending money, it may be a sign that you don’t take your financial goals seriously. 

This could be an indication that despite your lofty intentions, it isn’t likely that you will achieve them.

 Learning how to control your spending habits and avoid unnecessary purchases can help increase your confidence and keep finances stress-free.

 

conclusion

Making a decision that you will pursue a big, life-changing goal such as becoming a doctor, lawyer, or starting your own business is quite an exciting time.

 The beginning stage is full of passion and optimism. 

Yet over time, all these dreams seem harder to achieve, and reality sets in on what needs to be done next.

 You’re left with questions: Do I really have what it takes? Am I willing to do what it takes? Am I capable of achieving my dream?